looking for work in NJ?

 from Social Work PRN:

JOB POSTINGS AS OF MON DEC 30, 2013

NJ OFFICE

 

CLINICAL DIRECTOR – PH D PREFERRED OR LCSW- FOR SCHOOL WITH POPULATION WHO HAVE CHRONIC PSYCHIATRIC ILLNESS

LOCATED IN UNION COUNTY- MUST BE POLISHED, PROFESSIONAL , WELL SPOKEN , BE ABLE TO SUPERVISE 8 MASTERS LEVEL

CLINICIANS &  HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN RUNNING A STRUCTURED TREATMENT CENTER (IE; INPATIENT OR PARTIAL ADOLESCENT PSYCH PROGRAM)

 

BILINGUAL (SPANISH SPEAKING) SOCIAL WORKER , LCSW PREFERRED OR LSW TO COUNSEL CLIENTS IN OUTPATIENT PROGRAM IN NEWARK

 

CUMBERLAND COUNTY (DELMONT) CLINICAL SUPERVISOR FOR ALCOHOL DRUG PROGRAM IN CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

MUST MEET EITHER OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:  A) MSW WITH LCADC   OR   B) LCSW WITH CCS (supervisory certificate)

 

If you meet criteria for these positions, send resume along with name and contact information to LINDA@SOCIALWORKPRN.COM   

 

Creature Comfort Pet Therapy to visit Rutgers Newark this week

All of my Rutgers-Newark colleagues:

Here's some info from Creature Comfort Pet Therapy..

Our "De-stress" events at Rutgers are Tues & Wed, both from 7 - 8 pm.  The Tuesday one is at Stonsby Lounge (91 Bleeker Street) and Wed at University Square (155 University Ave).

The selling of ADHD

You're not wrong if you believe kids are being over diagnosed with ADHD.

This article is important, and disturbing. http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/15/health/the-selling-of-attention-deficit-disorder.html?hp&_r=0

Fascinating new theory on Autism

This is a fascinating article on a new theory of autism.  'Intense World Syndrome' proposes that sensory issues may be the reason that Autism develops.

https://medium.com/matter/70c3d64ff221

Sharing new job postings 1/10/14

Temp csw or lsw for nursing home assignment – Egg harbor and Fair Lawn Locations  (MDS 3.0 Proficiency is required)  

Perm LSW (Male) with addictions experience for Detox setting in Stirling (Morris, Somerset , Union County area)

 

Perm LSW for Clinician position in Detox setting in Toms River (Addictions experience required)

 

Perm LSW for Clinicial position in Fair Lawn for Detox Setting (Experience required)

 

Perm LCSW for Director position of Outpatient Detox in Fair Lawn (experience required)

Perm PhD preferred or LCSW who has managed a psychiatric treatment center for adolescents in Union County School for Chronic Psychiatric illness

Perm Clinical Supervisory Position in Cumberland County- for Correctional facility with Substance abuse experience – Must have LSW with Clinical Supervisor Certificate or LCADC for consideration

Perm LSW or LCSW in Jersey City to provide outpatient counseling for Community Health Center

Send resume to Linda@socialworkprn.com if you are a fit for these positions

No phone calls due to high volume of responses- Please leave your name and immediate contact information       

Youth permanency toolkit

Here's a valuable resource for those working with youth in placement, including best practices http://www.nrcpfc.org/toolkit/youth-permanency/index.html

Free webinar on exercise and autism

Autism Research Institute is a fantastic resource for information on autism spectrum disorders.
http://www.autism.com/

This free webinar http://ariconference.com/?p=842&utm_source=December+2013+Enews&utm_campaign=dec+enews&utm_medium=email
is an excellent example of what they have to offer.  Check out the recorded lecture on using exercise for individuals with autism and other special needs, including sensory issues.

Insightful story on Cuckoo's Nest

If, like me, you are interested in the idea of diagnosis and psychiatric treatment as a means of social control, or you just enjoy a great podcast, check this out.

NPR podcast on One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, including clips from the book author, actors, and individuals who were psychiatric staff at the time. 

http://www.studio360.org/story/american-icons-one-flew-over-the-cuckoos-nest/

It makes me want to watch the film again.

Sharing info on a FREE workshop opportunity: FREE CEU's

TRINITAS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER

Statewide Clinical Outreach Program for the Elderly S-Cope in

collaboration with The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)

 

Present:

 

Understanding the distinctions between Asperger’s and

Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder

 

 Program Description

 

This workshop is intended to assist educators, service providers and clinicians with a better working knowledge of the differences between high functioning autism (Asperger's) and the newer classification of Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder in DSM-5. The facilitator will explore ways to best support individuals given their unique strengths and challenges related to these diagnoses as they impact upon academic, emotional and social functioning.

 

 

PRESENTER:                  Lucille Esralew, Ph.D.

                                      Clinical Administrator

SCCAT & S-COPE

           

LOCATION:                             ED 114 - The College of New Jersey (TCNJ)

2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, NJ 08628

  

DATE:                            Wednesday, December 4, 2013

         

PROGRAM TIME:           1:00pm – 4:00pm

                                      Refreshments will be served

 

Program is FREE of Charge

We Offer 3.0 Contact Hours For Social Workers

 

Please RSVP to:  Leslie Diana:  Ldiana@trinitas.org or

Call 908-272-3606